The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Research Support Officer (Feed & Forage)
Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-035
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 2-year renewable contract
Duties
- Assist in setting up, managing, and maintaining forage research trials in the field and laboratory.
- Support sample preparation, laboratory analysis, and data processing.
- Maintain research equipment, tools, and materials in good condition.
- Provide technical and logistical support for all field trial activities.
- Collect and Prepare feed and forage samples, and the operation of the NIRS machine for sample analysis.
- Maintaining the forage field and forage genetic plots.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
Qualification:
- HND / BSc in Animal Science and other related courses.
- The ideal candidate must have minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
- Graduate Animal Scientist (GAS) Certification issued by Nigerian Institute of Animal Scientist (NIAS) is required.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Be proficient in data collection, entry, and basic statistical analysis.
- Have strong organizational and time management skills.
- Possess good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Have the ability to work under field conditions and adapt to different research environments.
Application Closing Date
10th October, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: